December 5, 2022 - Popped and poured. This one had an unusually high amount of tiny bubbles upon pouring. Wasn’t corked or fizzy from a second fermentation. Nose was fine but tasted a bit off from the start so let it decant for an hour. It improved quite a bit and regained its usual form of red ripe fruit with some chocolate and tobacco. Tannins are still present. On day 3 it tasted better. But still enjoyed my bottle better last year. This one felt too one dimensional.
November 19, 2022 - Stored in professional wine cellar at 12 degree celsius since release. Bottle and cork in petfect condition. This 2012 has improved over the last few years and is now at its peak showing typical stags leaps district characteristics with many aged old world Bordeaux traits. Still packed with black currant, black cherry and plum fruit, musty, wet leaves and forest floor, pencil shavings. Velvety fine tannins and perfectly balanced acidity. This wine will hold up well for several more years to come.
September 2, 2022 - Nice Napa cab, lotsa time left.
April 16, 2021 - Nose of cotton candy, sweet ripe red fruit. The oak is now well integrated with some slight tannins. Everything is well balanced. Simple and primary but tasty. Pairs nicely with any pizza, steaks or pastas. Nothing spectacular but a solid wine.
February 13, 2021 - Great Silverado vintage that drinks very well now. Black current and black cherry fruit with dusty fine tannins, layered flavors, minerality, wet forest floor, cigar box. There is plenty of life left and this vintage will integrate further over the next few years.
December 26, 2020 - Well, that was unexpected. Light to medium weight. Green and vegetal, even after two hours. Bitter edge never left. Mid-palate out on holiday. Cab nose, but would have guessed this was an Aussie rather than Napa Cab (and an inexpensive one at that). At this price, a real bust.
August 31, 2020 - Smooth and rich dark fruit, full bodied with density throughout. Creamy vanilla oak is definitely present. If you’re into that you’re going to love this.
August 1, 2020 - Very easy to drink. Smooth big cab with blackberry undertone, and slight sweetness from the grapes. It’s a very simple and smooth Napa cab. Lacks complexity but it goes well with food. Medium tannin.
June 19, 2020 - Clear deep purple
Bright red fruit, almost floral, ripe plums, strawberry
Cassis
Spice, sweet vanilla undertones, well integrated
Branch, herbaceous, pencils
Dry
Black fruit on the palate, still light and floral, ripe fruit
Med+ finish
Med+ acid
Med tannins, fine
Med weight
Med alcohol - 14?
Good, very pleasant wine to drink
Would go well with food
June 30, 2019 - Bright Red in the glass. Very light on the palate for a cab. Noticeable oak with some light fruit flavor. Good easy drink